Liam Duckstein
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Arsenal have agreed a transfer deal for 17-year-old Georgian midfielder Andria Bartishvili, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano after initial reporting from X account Geo_Team. The fee is set at €4.5m, with the teenager due to join the Gunners in 2027 once he turns 18.
Romano confirmed via X that Bartishvili has a medical booked in London early next week, after which he will sign a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
“Arsenal agree deal to sign 17 year old Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili, here we go! 17 year old midfielder has medical booked in London at #AFC next week then signing a five year contract. He’s joining from 2027 when turning 18. Deal worth €4.5m,” Romano said.
Liverpool were among the clubs credited with interest in Bartishvili, making Arsenal’s swift move to secure his signature all the more significant. The Gunners appear to have won the race early and cleanly.
The Next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?
Georgian football has a recent precedent for producing elite talent at the highest level. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was a relatively low-profile acquisition when he joined Napoli in 2022, yet he became one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards almost immediately. That form eventually earned him a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal fans will be hoping Bartishvili follows a similar trajectory. Identifying and securing a Georgian prospect at 17 for €4.5m, before the market fully catches up, is precisely the kind of early recruitment that can define a club’s long-term squad depth. Whether Bartishvili reaches Kvaratskhelia’s level remains to be seen, but the profile and the timing of the deal carry clear intent.
Stay with TipsGG for the latest updates as Bartishvili’s medical and signing unfold next week.